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Opinion
Is Academic Freedom a Casualty of the Gaza War?
The national effort to organize an entire academic discipline around anti-Zionism represents a new and dangerous phase in the politicization of academe, argues Cary Nelson.
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Conspiracies in the Classroom
The fight against conspiratorial thinking among students can’t be won with some required courses and simply reaffirming that anti-Semitism is wrong and Elvis is dead, writes Elizabeth Stice.
Opinion
Navigating Change
With an end to the pandemic in sight, now is an ideal time to re-evaluate how we operate and make real progress with minimal resistance.
Opinion
Understanding the Needs of Today's Student
Higher education leaders need to understand the barriers and enablers of the transfer student experience, then do the work to create an environment aimed at giving credit where credit is due.
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Networking Gets Graduates and Certificate Completers Hired
There is an appropriate emphasis on relevant knowledge and skill development for degree and certificate students -- that's what gets employees retained and promoted. Professional contacts and networking are often what get them hired.
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Pondering ‘Extra Life’ During the Age of COVID
Steven Johnson’s timely new book on why life expectancy has doubled over the past 100 years, and what this story tells us as we try to emerge from a global pandemic.
Opinion
Virtual Office Hours Should Be Here to Stay
There are compelling reasons related to accessibility and equity to continue them even as we return to full in-person classes, writes Michael Furman.